About this Event
In the 1940s, Henri Matisse deployed two simple materials and one tool – white paper, gouache and scissors – to create works of wide-ranging size and complexity.
He described this new technique as “cutting directly into color” and “painting with scissors.” The significant body of works came to be known as cut-outs and is often his most recognizable to this day.
In this class, we will explore:
- a brief overview of Henri Matisse’s life, especially the last decade
- Matisse’s cut-outs and groundbreaking book, Jazz
- the possibilities of composition, line, form, and color
- positive & negative space and shapes
- simplifying forms into blocks of color
- juxtaposition of organic, geometric and female forms
- creating collages & paintings with the above forms
Students will walk away with many cut-outs and collages from our weekly exercises as well as a beautiful painting on canvas using Matisse’s cut-out techniques and inspiration as our guide.
Supply List:
- small and large scissors (make sure they’re sharp!)
- various sized brushes
- gouache and/or acrylics (assortment of favorite colors)
- pad of thick mixed media paper (Strathmore brand is great) or any hot pressed watercolor paper
- (if you have any available; look in recycling!) solid colored wrapping paper, packaging or any type of paper without a recognizable pattern
- double-sided tape or adhesive mounting squares (or a glue stick if you don’t have those)
- 2 medium or 1 large canvas (we will use this on Week 4, no need to bring before then)
- cotton rags or paper towels
Class Info:
- Next session: November 13 - December 11
- Cost $199 (5 classes)
- WED AM, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Max 12 students
- For intermediate & advanced skill levels
- Age level: adult (18 & up)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States
USD 199.00